Professional Communication, Graduate Certificate

This graduate certificate prepares students with the skills to communicate in a variety of professional contexts including corporate, nonprofit, and government. Through theory and practice, students will learn to craft and adapt strategic messages for professional settings. 

Program Highlights

  • The program has an interdisciplinary focus with coursework from areas such as Communication Studies, Mass Media, and Technical Communication.

Application Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • A personal statement describing your personal, educational, and professional goals.
  • Resume

Additional Requirements for International Applicants:

The program is offered exclusively online and is not eligible for I-20 issuance.

Application Deadlines

  U.S. Based Applicants International Applicants
Fall Start August 1 May1
Spring Start December 1 September 1
Summer Start April 30 N/A

 Time to Completion: 12 months


Graduate Coordinator Contact

Dr. Justin Rudnick
justin.rudnick@mnsu.edu
507-389-5534

Communication Studies Website